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The New York Times Reports Strong Q1 Growth with 250,000 New Digital Subscribers

The company saw revenue rise by 7.1%, digital ad revenue grow by 12.4%, and operating profit reach $58.6 million, while continuing its diversification efforts and winning four Pulitzer Prizes.

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Overview

  • The New York Times added 250,000 digital subscribers in Q1 2025, bringing its total to 11.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 1.15 million.
  • Quarterly revenue reached $635.9 million, up 7.1% from the same period last year, with digital advertising revenue increasing by 12.4%.
  • The company’s operating profit for the quarter totaled $58.6 million, representing a margin of 21.3%.
  • Tariffs have had an immaterial impact on the business, while $4.4 million was spent on ongoing litigation against OpenAI over content scraping.
  • The Times won four Pulitzer Prizes last week, reinforcing its commitment to journalistic excellence alongside its robust financial performance.